AI Environnement

What AI Environnement does

AI Environnement is a French environmental engineering and training subsidiary of FACEA Group, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Noisy-le-Grand with regional offices in La Roche-sur-Yon, Chambéry, and Bordeaux. The firm delivers four integrated service lines: AEMO (Assistance Environnementale à Maîtrise d'Ouvrage), MOE thermal and fluids engineering, INGE-C consulting (decision support, design assistance, commissioning), and registered professional training (NDA 11921825792). Its technology stack is built on BIM methodology (Revit, integrated across structure, fluids, thermal, and economics), dynamic thermal simulation using TRNSYS, and the proprietary Démarche de Conception Intégrée (DCI) integrated design approach, with R&D conducted through a CIFRE thesis program focused on occupant-building interaction modeling, hygrothermal behavior of raw earth (PNTERRE national project), and biosourced phase change materials.

The company serves project owners (maîtres d'ouvrage) across public and private sectors — including enterprise developers (Altarea Cogedim, Icade, Bouygues Immobilier, Ubisoft via EUROPEQUIPEMENTS, Groupe Barrière), government clients (SOLIDEO, Conseil Général des Yvelines, communes in Île-de-France), and nonprofits (Habitat et Humanisme) — executing environmental certification (HQE, BREEAM, BBC Effinergie, NF Habitat HQE, WELL) and energy performance projects for construction and renovation. Revenue derives from project-based professional service contracts (engineering fees) and fee-based training courses priced €450–€1,390 HT per participant. The firm holds OPQIBI 19.05 and Qualibat 8731 auditor qualifications, ADEME-habilitated training status, and Crédit Impôt Recherche accreditation, positioning it as a regulated provider in France's energy transition compliance market. Notable recognition includes the 2020 Prix National de la Construction Bois and 2020 Trophée Séquences Bois Biosourcé awards.

The business operates as a SARL with €7,500 share capital, controlled by FACEA Group under Managing Director Paul-Étienne Davier (Sciences Po / ESCP Europe, BREEAM Assessor). Go-to-market is sales-led through direct engineering contracts and direct training enrollment, with regional offices providing client delivery across France and partnerships with ADEME, OID, ICEB, and Plan Bâtiment Durable supporting training distribution and R&D collaboration.

Name

AI Environnement

Legal name

AI ENVIRONNEMENT

Website

https://faceagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AI Environnement, a subsidiary of FACEA Group, provides environmental engineering (AEMO, MOE, thermal/fluids consulting) and certified professional training for sustainable construction in France. It serves public and private project owners seeking energy performance and environmental certification compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Engineering Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

EMS Training & Competency Development (EUAHAIAH), Certification Support (Stage 1/2) & External Audit сопровождение (EUAHAIAF)

Keywords

• Environmental engineering services
• Building energy consulting
• Thermal simulation services
• Sustainable construction training
• BIM engineering consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Noisy-le-grand

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Consulting Services: AI Environnement provides engineering services (AEMO, MOE, INGE-C) for construction and renovation projects, including environmental certification accompaniment. Revenue is generated through project-based professional service contracts.
2. Professional Training Services: As a registered training organization (Organisme de Formation, NDA: 11921825792), AI Environnement delivers fee-based professional training courses to construction industry professionals. Courses are priced per participant with group discounts available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AI Environnement provides environmental engineering, R&D, and professional training services focused on energy-efficient, low-impact buildings. Core offerings include AEMO (environmental assistance to project owners), MOE (thermal and fluid systems engineering), INGE-C (engineering consulting from decision support through commissioning), and Dynamic Thermal Simulation (SED) for designing technical systems. The firm operates an OPQIBI-qualified training arm delivering FEEBAT-recognized energy auditor certifications (DynaMOE, Audit Reno, Mon Accompagnateur Renov') plus free MOOCs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI Environnement Lab: Research and development division focusing on innovative construction solutions, eco-materials, phase change materials, and raw earth construction
• AI Environnement Formation

Products and services

• AEMO (Assistance Environnementale à Maitrise d'Ouvrage) Environmental assistance to public and private project owners (maîtres d'ouvrage) covering the full construction and renovation lifecycle across all building uses, guiding clients toward environmental certification.
• MOE - Ingénierie thermique et fluides Master engineering for thermal and fluid systems in buildings, leveraging R&D to propose alternative and innovative solutions adapted to each project's specific objectives.
• INGE-C - Ingénierie Conseil Engineering consulting service covering decision support, design assistance, construction support, contractor selection, commissioning, and recommissioning for construction and renovation projects.
• Dynamic Thermal Simulation (SED) Dynamic energy simulations using TRNSYS-based tools for designing technical systems adapted to bioclimatic and highly insulated buildings, enabling system optimization and accurate performance targeting.
• Officiency - Tertiary Renovation Service Turnkey general contractor offering for tertiary renovation and asset valorization, with guaranteed energy performance aligned with Décret Tertiaire and Article 175 of the Loi Elan. Spans programming through exploitation of the renovated building.
• DynaMOE 1 (FEEBAT Module) 35-hour professional training course dedicated to energy renovation of individual houses, qualifying participants as energy auditors under decree n°2018-416 and eligible for MaPrimeRénov'. Combines e-learning, webinars, and in-person sessions with virtual reality.
• DynaMOE 2 14-hour professional training course dedicated to energy renovation of collective housing and tertiary buildings, qualifying participants as recognized energy auditors.
• DynaMOE Copro 38.5-hour training path dedicated to energy renovation of co-ownerships (copropriétés), qualifying architects and architecture firms as energy auditors per Annex III of decree n°2018-416, eligible for MaPrimeRénov'.
• Audit Reno Training 17.5-hour professional training course over 4 weeks qualifying participants for energy auditor status (Qualibat 8731, OPQIBI 19.11). Up to 100% refundable and supports accreditation under decree 2018-416.
• Décret Tertiaire Training 7-hour professional training course on the Décret Tertiaire energy reduction obligations for tertiary buildings (40% by 2030, 60% by 2050). Also available as a 2-day package.
• Mon Accompagnateur Renov' Training 7-hour virtual classroom training qualifying participants for Mon Accompagnateur Renov' certification. Up to 100% refundable.
• RE2020 Training Program ADEME-habilitated training program on RE2020 environmental regulation, offered as individual modules (50-150 € HT) or role-specific paths for Architects (42h), BET Engineers (39h), and Economists (26h).
• MOOC - Amélioration énergétique des bâtiments tertiaires Free online course on energy improvement of tertiary buildings, structured at 1 hour per week for 2 months. Co-developed with OID and supported by ADEME.
• MOOC - Le Réemploi : matières à bâtir Free online course on construction material reuse, structured as 5 weekly sequences of 1.5 hours each. Developed with ICEB (Institut pour la Conception Éco-responsable du Bâti) and partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dynamic thermal simulation tools reducing the gap between theoretical and measured building energy performance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OID (Observatoire de l'Immobilier Durable)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOID is an independent exchange space for the real estate sector on sustainable development and innovation. AI Environnement co-developed the free MOOC on 'Amélioration énergétique des bâtiments tertiaires' with OID. OID also contributed to the MOOC on materials reuse and participates in the Baromètre de la Performance Energétique.
• ICEB (Institut pour la Conception Éco-responsable du Bâti)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICEB is an institute for eco-responsible building design. AI Environnement partnered with ICEB and other organizations to develop the free MOOC 'Le réemploi : matières à bâtir'. ICEB leads the pedagogical direction of the MOOC with AI Environnement as project holder.
• ADEME (Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Énergie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADEME is the French Environment and Energy Management Agency. ADEME co-finances and provides technical support for the MOOC programs developed by AI Environnement. ADEME also supported the RE2020 training program with AI Environnement designated as an ADEME-habilitated training provider.
• Plan Bâtiment DurableminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlan Bâtiment Durable serves on the steering committee for the MOOC programs, contributing to their oversight and strategic direction alongside ADEME, MAIF, and GECINA.
• FIF PL (Fonds Interprofessionnel de Formation des Professions Libérales)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFIF PL is the OPCO for liberal professions (including independent architects). AI Environnement's training courses can be partially or fully reimbursed through FIF PL for eligible professionals.
• FEEBAT ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFEEBAT is a French energy efficiency training program that supports professional training in building energy renovation. AI Environnement delivers DynaMOE, Audit Reno, and other FEEBAT-recognized training courses that are eligible for funding through OPCOs.
• PNTERRE (Projet National Terre Crue)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI Environnement is a member of the PNTERRE national research project on raw earth construction, contributing to the characterization of hygrothermal behavior of raw earth materials.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Artelia: French-headquartered engineering group offering environmental engineering, energy efficiency, and sustainable construction consulting across building, infrastructure, and industrial projects. Directly comparable to AI Environnement's AEMO/MOE/INGE-C service lines and competes for the same French project owners.
• ALTEREA: French engineering consultancy specialized in energy renovation and environmental performance of buildings, including a dedicated training division. Directly comparable to AI Environnement in delivering energy audit services (OPQIBI) and Décret Tertiaire compliance support to project owners.
• Tribu Energie: French environmental and energy engineering consultancy focused on building energy performance and sustainable construction. Directly comparable in environmental consulting, energy audits, and assistance to project owners on tertiary building compliance.
• Ingerop: Major French engineering and project consulting firm with strong environmental, energy, and sustainable building practices. Closely comparable in offering environmental assistance to project owners and thermal/fluid engineering, with broader geographic reach.
• Egis: French engineering group providing environmental consulting, energy transition, and sustainable building services through subsidiaries like Elioth. Directly comparable in environmental project management, energy audits, and tertiary building decarbonization consulting.
• Burgeap: French environmental engineering consultancy (subsidiary of Ginger group) with strong practice in environmental site assessment and building environmental performance. Comparable in environmental consulting orientation and French project owner base.
• Elioth: Egis-owned consultancy specialized in energy transition, low-carbon design, and environmental performance of buildings. Closely comparable to AI Environnement in focus area (sustainable building consulting, environmental certification accompaniment), though with broader international reach.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) firm including building environmental certification services (HQE, BREEAM) and energy audits. Overlaps with AI Environnement's certification accompaniment and energy audit offering but as part of a much broader portfolio across many industries and geographies.
• Certivéa: French certification body for tertiary buildings operating the HQE, BREEAM, and LEED certification schemes in France. Adjacent to AI Environnement's certification accompaniment service line — AI Environnement helps clients prepare for and achieve Certivéa-issued certifications.

Emerging players

• GreenFlex: French sustainability and energy transition consultancy offering environmental performance services for buildings and real estate. Partially overlapping with AI Environnement on building energy efficiency and decarbonization consulting, though with a broader sustainability/CSR focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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